Making referrals to children services
If you're a professional who is worried about a child or a young person, or you think a child or their family may need additional support, you should make a referral to our Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team.
Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership
Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership is a statutory multi-agency organisation that brings together local agencies that work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people up to the age of 18 in Croydon.
Croydon Children and Families Partnership
The Croydon Children and Families Partnership brings together all those working with children, young people and families in Croydon to give them the support they need to have a safe, healthy and happy life and aspire to be the best they can be.
Children services improvement plan and Ofsted report
Details of our plan to improve Croydon's children services and our latest Ofsted report from February 2020.
Report a concern about a member of staff
If you are concerned about the way in which a member of staff has behaved towards a child, you or your manager must inform the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
Request a family group conference
How to refer a family to have a family group conference (FGC), which is an independent meeting for families in need of support, usually used when a child might be taken into care.